Class of 2023
含羞草研究所鈥檚 class of 2023 is its most competitive in recent history.
含羞草研究所 has admitted one of the most competitive classes in its history for the class of 2023.
The College intends to enroll 525 first-year students, from a record number of applications 鈥 3,908 students applied this year, an 8% increase from 2018.
With this increase, the College鈥檚 acceptance rate has dropped 15 points, from 51% to 36%.
鈥淲hile each first-year class at Mount Holyoke is brimming with talent, this class faced the most competitive cycle,鈥 said Robin Randall, vice president of enrollment management.
Mount Holyoke鈥檚 applications have been on an upward trend over the past five years, seeing a 23.6% increase since 2014.
鈥淭hese remarkable results affirm the strong and growing recognition of the impact and value of a Mount Holyoke education,鈥 Randall said. 鈥淲e are excited to welcome such an accomplished group of students to the Mount Holyoke community, where we are confident they will find myriad opportunities for deep engagement, continued growth, and success.鈥
Mount Holyoke鈥檚 increased admissions success is a reflection of the College鈥檚 continued commitment to academic excellence and its intentional work around community building, for which it is increasingly recognized.
The students admitted to the class of 2023 come from around the country and around the globe. This year鈥檚 admitted class, the yellow sphinxes, represent 1,025 high schools, 49 states and 42 countries. Nineteen percent are international, 32% identify as domestic students of color and 15% are first-generation college students.
Eighty percent of the admitted students are projected to graduate in the top 20% of their high school class. The median SAT is 1410. The median ACT score is 32.
This year, the College accepted its 10th cohort from the Posse program. Mount Holyoke will welcome 11 new students from Miami, Florida, as Posse scholars. Each Posse scholar receives a full-tuition scholarship in recognition of their academic achievements and leadership potential.
Mount Holyoke鈥檚 robust financial aid program supports the College鈥檚 commitment to excellence and access. Seventy-five percent of admitted students applied for financial aid. The average financial aid package is $41,585 and 16% of the admitted class are Pell-grant eligible. This year, Mount Holyoke will spend $56,000,000 in financial aid to support an academically talented and economically diverse student body.
Admitted students are invited to campus for MHC Preview weekend, April 14鈥15, for an overnight visit. MHC Showcase, a single day visit program for those unable to attend Preview, is on April 22.
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